DENVER, CO — Brown and Caldwell, an engineering consulting firm creating and delivering water and environmental solutions, announces the promotion of Euan Finlay to President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Finlay was previously COO, and in his expanded leadership role will oversee operations, including project development and delivery, efficiency, and optimization for continued growth and success. Finlay will report to Chairman and CEO Rich D’Amato.
Finlay brings 25 years of experience to the role of President and COO. He joined Brown and Caldwell in 2019, serving as Director of Business Transformation, responsible for advancing key initiatives, including investing in business expansion in Texas, business improvements, and mergers and acquisitions activities. Finlay was promoted to COO in 2022 and led business operations to new heights in the last three years. With a focus on clients’ needs while advancing the company’s strategic and technical objectives, his efforts translated into operational capabilities aligned with business targets.
“I am proud to continue leading our organization and teams as President and COO, as we provide technical excellence, quality work, and consistent value to our clients," Finlay said. “I appreciate the opportunity to further collaborate with Rich and our entire leadership team as we grow, innovate, and adapt to serve our clients and their communities now and in the future.”
Throughout his career, Finlay has held executive roles in operations, design, and construction businesses focused on developing client solutions for the architectural and engineering industry. He has led multi-million-dollar businesses, managed company-wide project delivery, and directed divestitures, mergers, and acquisitions as a Fortune 500 company executive. In addition, he has extensive global experience through managing projects and leading business operations across various international markets. Finlay graduated from Kingston University in London. He is based in Brown and Caldwell’s Denver, Colorado, office.
